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Love Is The Drug by Alaya Dawn Johnson

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... the high-stakes, politically charged conspiracy at the heart of the story?

Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

If you loved the way Bird uncovers government secrets and navigates a tense, conspiracy-fueled Washington, D.C. in Love Is The Drug, you'll be riveted by Little Brother. Marcus finds himself at the center of a surveillance state crackdown after a terrorist attack in San Francisco, using his wits and tech skills to outmaneuver authorities. The political intrigue, high-tension plotting, and youth activism will keep you hooked.

... the nuanced, diverse representation of identity and culture?

The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

If you appreciated how Love Is The Drug explores questions of identity, belonging, and race through Bird's perspective, you'll be moved by The Summer Prince. Set in a futuristic Brazil, June grapples with love, art, and rebellion in a matriarchal society. The novel deftly weaves together issues of class, gender, sexuality, and cultural heritage, offering a vibrant, inclusive vision of the future.

... the deep, personal journey of a character coming into their own under extraordinary pressure?

On the Edge of Gone by Corinne Duyvis

If Bird's transformation from a sheltered student to someone who takes charge of her fate gripped you, On the Edge of Gone will resonate. Denise, an autistic teen, must navigate a world-ending comet strike and her family's survival. Her journey is intimate, raw, and emotionally powerful, highlighting resilience and self-discovery in the face of disaster.

... the morally complex protagonists who blur the lines between right and wrong?

The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

If you were fascinated by Bird's difficult choices and the slippery ethics of those around her in Love Is The Drug, you'll be captivated by The Walls Around Us. Told from two girls' perspectives, this haunting tale explores guilt, innocence, and justice inside and outside a girls’ detention center, with characters whose motives and actions are never black-and-white.

... the blend of speculative science, social tension, and personal stakes?

The Fever King by Victoria Lee

If you enjoyed the near-future pandemic scenario and the way Love Is The Drug uses science as both threat and salvation, you'll be drawn into The Fever King. Noam, a survivor of a viral outbreak that grants him technopathic powers, must choose sides amid political unrest and bioengineered dangers. The book deftly mixes speculative science, activism, and high personal stakes.

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